NATIONAL PANASONIC Cassette Player Black body with a white border around the cassette window and silver trim.National

HANIMEX HCP 1500 Solid State Cassete Tape Player Cream plastic body and dials with a brown opening cassette insertion section Hanimex Cassette tape player Commerce

A talking book player that allowed the user to change the tone and speed of cassettes played in it. Designed to handle both 4 track and 2 track cassettes, these players were the perfect solution to having both commercial (2 track) and recordings for the blind (4 track) materials without needing separate players. Tonal changes in particular were sometimes required by older listeners, as aging reduces the ability to distinguish high pitch sounds. Speed variability also allowed those who read faster to increase narration, and to slow down reading patterns for listeners with acquired brain injury or other conditions that affected cognitive processing of language.Blue plastic rectangular talking book player with buttons for navigational controls and 5 buttons.Model tbci serial no 8017. Machine number: 8157audio equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind

Produced by General Electric (GE) for American Printing House for the Blind in Kentucky, this player has dials to control tone, volume, speed, side and buttons to record, rewind, forward, play, pause and stop tape. Handling both 2 and 4 track tapes, these players were targeted towards the vision impaired, as it allowed greater freedom to adjust recording styles to suit individual listeners. Plastic rectangular brown audio player with buttons for navigational controls, a handle and black vinyl carry pouch.audio equipment, assistive devices

Dark green metal and plastic battery operated cassette playerBell & Howell Educator seriescassette player

Purchased in the early 1980's by Peter SimmenauerFm-Am-FM Stereo, National,Waycommunication, electronic

Alan Warner and an older woman stand behind a table showcasing audio equipment, audio books and Braille. Alan is placing a cassette into a Telex 2/4 track TBM, which sits next to a Clarke & Smith tapete player. A cassette book and Braille book sit at the very front of the table.1 black and white photograph of older female and maleroyal victorian institute for the blind, audio equipment, alan warner

The Teac Radio cassette recorder player belonged to the donor's Aunt Nell Kelly,Silver plastic case with blue mesh cover on speaker. Six control buttons, handle in beige. Cassette player has a cassette in place. It is powered by battery & electricity.radio cassette

The first Sony Walkman was launched on 22 June 1979 in Tokyo. It was designed under the leadership of Akio Morita and was a modification of an earlier recorder used by journalists called the “Pressman”. The first cassette Walkman TPS-L2 was to forever change the way consumers listen to music." According to Akio Morita "This is the product that will satisfy those young people who want to listen to music all day. They'll take it everywhere with them, and they won't care about record functions. If we put a playback-only headphone stereo like this on the market, it'll be a hit." Sony went on to sell approximately 220 million cassette-based Walkman units before ending production in 2010. This Sony Walkman model is a higher level portable cassette recorder and player featuring Mega Bass, auto-reverse, and an FM/AM radio. It was designed for recording from radio or microphone and was introduced to the market in 1988. This item is significant because the Walkman was widely used especially by young people from the 1980s onwards.A small portable combined radio and cassette player with recording facility. It includes ear buds and a portable plug in microphone. Black plastic cover and metal control buttons. Model name and control names are in a combimation of red, yellow, white and pale blue,SONY MEGA BASS RECORDING WALKMAN FM/AM plus labels on controlsmusical appliances, popular culture

The cassette recorder was given as a present to Julie Jones by her boyfriend Gary - now husband in 1979 when she lived in France Street Blackburn. It was used for many years.Radio Cassette Recorder. Black plastic case with twin speakers and Radio FM/MW has a function selector Radio/Sleep. Cassette player has a tape recorder.audio-visual technology, audio appliances, communication, radio

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the five models pose for a photo on stage, each holding their 'Thank You' gifts of a potted plant. They are Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize, Pauline Schulzeff, Dorothy Home, and one other (unidentified).Black and white photo of five women standing on a small stage, each holding a gift-wrapped potted plant decorated with bows. One of the women is using a walking stick. There is a radio/cassette player (partially obscured) on the carpeted stage floor.[Handwritten in black ink] Groups Annual Luncheon, Palm Lake Motel, 1981 [Handwritten in pencil, in the top right corner] Elsemariearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, dorothy homer, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

Articles in the annual report include: Matron Dunnell receiving a Churchill Fellowship, a second year wrap up of residential accommodation for children with multiple disabilities, replacing cassette players with newer models, employment of 120 people in the factory and 82 people received individualised training and rehabilitation programs.1 printed volume with photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Talking Book Machines were used by clients for audio books sent out by libraries for the blind and visually impaired. In this undated photograph, the machine appears to be either a cassette or cartridge player, and the top and cardigan worn by the lady, indicates that this image may have be taken in the 1980-1990s. Talking Book Machines had more features than a regular cassette player, combined with the various speeds used and tone indexing, allowed readers to skip through the book or slow it down.audio equipment, talking books, royal victorian institute for the blind

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, Dorothy Homer is modelling a floral patchwork-patterned dress with elbow-length sleeves. She is on the stage with the MC, who is wearing a dress with dark and light patterned and plain stripes.Black and white photo of two women on a low stage. One of the women is modelling a long-sleeved patterned dress in a light colour. She is approaching another woman, who is wearing a light and dark patterned short-sleeved dress and standing behind a microphone on a stand. There's a portable radio/cassette player on the floor behind her.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, dorothy homer, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

1. A woman sits a wheelchair as she watches to the right of camera. Her hands are poised in the air, as she waits to clap them together. 2. A man sits on the edge of a hospital bed and looks to camera. 3. Seated woman holds her fingers as she moves them, possibly during a therapy session. 4. Near the window looking towards a large bush, a woman fiddles with her beaded necklace. 5. A man sits on the edge of his made up bed, with a small television, cassette player and cassettes stacked in his bedside table. A family portrait hangs on the wall. 6. Sunlight warms a woman talking to another whilst seated. 6 B/W photographs of nursing home residentsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. In this photo, Dr Les Koadlow AO (1920-2006) addresses the audience during the panel discussion, while the other panelists remain seated.B&W photo of a man, standing, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He is wearing a checked suit, with a shirt and tie. Behind him, there are four people seated on folding wooden bench seats. There is a small painted wooden table in front of them, on which there is a video player and various pamphlets. Behind them is the edge of a stage, with a large stage curtain/backdrop in the background. There is a radio/cassette player and a large potted plant in the front corner of the stage.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, panel discussion, dr les koadlow, rheumatologist, frank wyer, executive committee, andrea renton, occupational therapist, ot, dr chris handley, biochemist, news review, 1978

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. In this photo, several panelists are seated on the stage during the panel discussion event.B&W photo of four people seated on some folding wooden bench seats. A man, sitting on one of the bench seats, is speaking into a microphone on a stand, which is situated in the gap between the two wooden bench seats. There is a small painted wooden table in front of them, on which there are various pamphlets. Behind them is the edge of a stage, with a large stage curtain/backdrop in the background. There is a radio/cassette player and a large potted plant in the front corner of the stage.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, panel discussion, frank wyer, executive committee, andrea renton, occupational therapist, ot, dr chris handley, biochemist, news review, 1978

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. Henceforth, it has been commonly referred to as "the Brighton Exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. In this photo, Dr Chris Handley holds up a sign while Occupational Therapist, Andrea Renton, addresses the audience during the panel discussion. Sitting on a wooden bench behind them are Dr Les Koadlow AO (1920-2006) and an unidentified panel member. This photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 9, July 1978 edition of RAAV's quarterly magazine, News Review. It is captioned: "Dr. Chris Handley assists Mrs. Andrea Renton, during her talk on the role of an Oc-cupational Therapist. Photo Ben Baxter." The photo accompanies an article titled, "Report of panel discussion at Brighton exhibition".B&W photo of a woman, standing, speaking into a microphone on a stand. She is wearing a long-sleeved floral shirt under a pale short-sleeved jacket, and trousers. There is a wooden folding bench seat beside her. Two people are sitting on the bench seat while, between them, there is a man standing in front of it. He is holding up a sign which depicts a sketch drawing of a hand holding a spherical object and text that says, "Hold thicker objects where possible and prevent deformity". In front of them, there is a small table with a folder on top. There is another sign (partially obscured) on the bench seat. Behind them is the edge of a stage, with a large stage curtain/backdrop in the background. There is a radio/cassette player on the stage.[handwritten in light blue ink] Page 4rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, panel discussion, andrea renton, occupational therapist, ot, dr chris handley, biochemist, dr les koadlow, rheumatologist, frank wyer, executive committee, news review, 1978

In 1965 the Clarke & Smith Talking Book Cassette Cartridge made it's debut at the Olympia Show. Popularly known as a 'tapete', it weighed considerably less than the earlier book cassette cartridges and allowed for up to 6 tracks (13 hours recording time) to be played.Clarke and Smith talking book cassette cartridge player consisting of plastic rectangular case with buttons for navigational controls, light green front and top of machine and darker green on sides, power cord and 5 buttons. Also includes tapete "Words for murder perhaps" by Edward Candy and ready by Stanley Pritchard.Clarke & Smith Track change Play -- Off Volume Phones This equipment remains the property of the Braille & Talking Book Library, 31-51 Commercial Road, South Yarra, 3141. Phone: (03) 267 6022 Dyna Tape labels: J21075 Play Rewindaudio equipment, clarke and smith

Six key portable cassette recorder/player with rotary volume control. It can be operated directly from batteries or AC power (cord included). Also has Automatic Recording Level Control Circuitry (ALC), thus no need to adjust volume while recording. In original box with instructions and power cord. (Purchased at Waltons for 29.99).Auto Stop / GAC - logo Top: Condenser mic Rec / Play / Rewind / FF / Eject Left side: Ear O / Remote Mike 00 / Volume Bottom markings: Model No. SW-201 AC: 240V 50HZ 6W DC: 6V (UM - 2x4) Made in Hong Kong Warning: To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture, do not remove cover, no user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified service personnel. cassette recorder, gac

The Bell & Howell Ringmaster slide projector was capable of projecting 35mm mounted slides onto an internal screen and then played them much like a television set. Different settings allowed the slides to be projected onto a larger screen if desired. The RingMaster included cassette tape player/recorder that was able to synchronize the playing of sound with the projection of slides. It was compatible with 80 and 140 count Kodak Carousel slide trays which were mounted on the top. A carry handle was attached for the top of the machine for easy transport, Accessories with the projector included an external microphone and cassette tapes. Donald J. Bell and Albert S. Howell founded Bell & Howell Incorporated with a capitalization of $5,000 in February 1907. This projector was used by the Country Fire Authority Training Wing to conduct training and information sessions for its members.This item is significant because it is representative of development in home entertainment in the late 1970s. It was donated by a local organisation in Wodonga.A large cube-shaped projector with a slide carousal which was placed on the top. It included a built-in cassette recorder and an external microphone jack. The front featured a screen allowing slides to be viewed on this screen or projected onto an external screen.On front: Bell & Howell Metal Plate on back: Serial Number 9005079 and Patent informationbell & howell, home entertainment

The compact disc radio player was a gift to Rebecca Jones during Christmas 2005. Rebecca is the daughter of Julie Jones the donor, and a member of Whitehorse, and is the Heritage Programs Officer.Green plastic case. Grey metal mesh covering twin speakers. Model PC-D120. Blue plastic cover over CD turntable. There is a cassette system next to the speakers. The radio is A.M. and F.M. and has provision for speaker phones.TEACaudio-visual technology, audio appliances, communication, radio

The Talking Book Library of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind is celebrating its 50th anniversary during 1984. This service began in 1934 with 78 rpm records. These were later superceded by 33rpm records which remained in use until 1960. The first cassettes were imported from England and weighed 7 lb. along with the player which weighed 28 lb. These 18 track cassettes usually contained one whole book. In the early 1970's a change was made to smaller cassettes containing 12 hours of recorded material on 6 tracks. The latest system currently being introduced is the Library of Congress 4 Track System utilising cassettes which play for 6 hours and machinery which is adaptable to the conventional 2 track system cassette. The Talking Book Library today provides services to 2500 readers as opposed to only 500 in 1964. The service is free of charge to anyone who is visually handicapped and includes talking books, talking book machines, mail service, servicing of machines at regular intervals and any modifications that may be required. Over 1600 cassettes are handled daily. The library currently holds over 3500 individual titles. Catalogues are available in print, audio and braille format. Once selection is made, borrowers may receive at least 3 books at any one time. Other services include current magazines, foreign language books, newspapers and magazines and regional country newspapers. Many books are recorded at the R.V.I.B. by our volunteer readers while others are bought from similar agencies in Australia and overseas. The department of the R.V.I.B. relies almost entirely on voluntary donations from the public. Other services provided by the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Community Resources Section, Aids & Equipment Shop, Tertiary Resource Service, Industrial Department, Retired Personnel Allowance, Children's Services, Social Services, Housing Loans, Vocational Development1 digital image of typewritten pageroyal victorian institute for the blind, talking books

With the advent of audio content available through i-phones and other small devices, the demand for a dedicated audio, easily portable player for the blind and vision impaired became louder and louder. Two organisations competed to deliver this and Canadian company Humanware developed the Victor Classic as a table top player that relied on discs. As CDs had been introduced into the library some years before, this allowed borrowers to have the advantages of 4 track cassettes within a digital medium. The Victor Reader Classic used simple features that made it easy for clients to navigate through a book or magazine. The player played both DAISY and music CDs. The function keys included controls for variable tone, volume, speed and creation of bookmarks, sleep time and you could navigate by chapter and page on DAISY books. A carry handle is included for ease of use.Grey square object with buttons for navigational controlsaudio equipment, assistive devices

The first tape based talking book machine from the late 1950s, produced by Clarke & Smith, that allowed the listener to hear up to 20 hours of recordings. Although bulky (each tape cartridge alone weighed over 2 kgs), the MK1 was the first magnetic, multi-track tape produced and considered quite novel for it's time. The cartridge designed to be played on the Clarke & Smith MK1 Talking Book player came in it's own separate container. Each cartridge houses the complete mechanism, track change linkages, replay heads and tape spools, which are stacked on top of each other within the housing. When one track was finished, the user was required to lift the metal cassette, turn it over, and replace it on the turntable. The bulky cartridges were distributed by post or train in strong 'Globite' cases made with reinforced corners and strapped. The costs associated with talking book players were high and individuals/groups/service clubs were asked to sponsor a machine to help those who could not afford to buy or rent one. In this example, a plate attached to the lid indicates who raised the funds: "This talking book/is presented to you/by Tallimba Branch/ of CWA of NSW." Please note: despite images, there are no cartridges with this model.Metal talking book machine housed in a brown wooden carry case. There are two plastic knobs on the front facing right hand side, and an electric cord extending from the back of the case. To the left of the knobs is a speaker grille. Also includes talking book cartridge 'The darling buds of May'.audio equipment, clarke and smith

East Burwood Football Club began in the early 20th Century. Audio cassette recording and transcript of an interview of Mrs Lorna Davis (nee Hunter), who was born in 1911, on her memories about the start of the club. She was assisted by her daughter Barbara Butler. The interview was conducted by Pat Richardson on 30 Sep 2005. non-fictionTranscript and recording of an interview with Mrs Lorna Davis (nee Hunter) about the East Burwood Football Club, which began in the early 20th Century. Mrs Lorna Davis has memories about the start of the club. She was assisted by her daughter Barbara Butler. The interview was conducted by Pat Richardson on 30 Sep 2005. davis, lorna, east burwood football club, hunter victor, tainton joseph

The Bacchus Marsh Players were an amateur theatre group based in Bacchus Marsh. They formed in the 1950s and were active until the mid 1990s. They are known to have performed productions between 1955 and 1994. An important and extensive collection of material relating to a long running community theatre group.Mixed collection of material generated by the Bacchus Marsh Players an amateur theatre group in Bacchus Marsh. Material comprises production programmes, tickets, flyers and other promotional ephemera, audio recordings (cassettes) of productions, one large reel tape recording of a production, one VHS video recording of a production, scrapbooks, photo albums of colour and black and white photos, colour slides of productions, newspaper clippings, recordings of published music used for productions, documents, certificates and awards, one ledger book containing financial records, one engraved decorative wooden bowl presented to Liba Novak in 2002. Material also includes the programme and script for the 1986 production of 'Pieces of Glass' by Betty Osborn, and a hand-written list in date order of productions from the 1955 until 1994. bacchus marsh players theatre group, theatre groups (performers)